ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor Refresher Course
If your knowledge of the Standard is not what it should be, this ISO 9001 2015 Lead Auditor Refresher Course will quickly get your Certification up-to-date.
It will provide you with the Knowledge of the Standard, and the practical application of that knowledge with Audit Scenarios to enable you, as Audit Team Leader, to undertake and manage Certification Audits against the requirements of the ISO 9001 Standard.
What does the Course cover?
This comprehensive ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Refresher course is divided into two Modules:
- Module 1: Knowledge of the Standard, ISO 9001:2015, Quality management systems — Requirements.
- Introduction to ISO 9001:2015 Terms & Definitions
- ISO 9001:2015 Fundamentals of Quality Management Systems
- Some Key aspects of QMS Auditing
- Structure & content of ISO 9001:2015 Parts 1, 2 & 3
- Part 4: Context of the organisation
- Part 5: Leadership
- Part 6: Planning for the Quality Management System
- Part 7: Support (3 modules)
- Part 8: Operation (2 modules)
- Part 9: Performance evaluation
- Part 10: Improvement
- Advanced aspects of QMS Auditing (3 modules)
- FAQs about the Standard Online Module Examination
- Module 2: Practice with Scenarios, based on actual audits and includes advice on dealing with awkward situations and individuals. And with many FAQs answered.
- Audit Scenarios – Internal Auditor
- More Audit Scenarios – Lead Implementers
- Yet more Audit Scenarios – Lead Auditors
- FAQs about the Auditing Experience
- Online Final Examination
What kinds of course materials are included?
The ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor Refresher Course comes with:
- Diagram: Auditor Certification Process
- Handbook: Learner Manual
- Diagram: 6-Stage Audit Process
- Sample Code of Ethics
- Management of an Audit Programme
- Sample Audit Plan
- Sample Audit Work Order
- Sample Nonconformity Report
- Sample Working Document & Checklist
- Determining the Context of the Organization
- Documented information in ISO 9001:2015
- ISO 9001-2015 and Risk-based Thinking
- Risk Assessment Tools and Methodologies
- Typical Process Map
Who should enroll in this ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Refresher Course?
The ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor Refresher Course is for you if your knowledge of the Standard is below par and …
- You wish to offer consultancy support in Quality Management Systems (QMS),
- You wish to audit for Certification Bodies or Accreditation Boards,
- You wish to develop and implement a QMS for your organization,
- You are a Management Representative for your organization and/or are the QMS Audit Programme Manager for internal audits,
- You wish to improve your career prospects.
Key Features
- Course is accredited to ISO 21001, the standard for Educational Organizations Management Systems
- An ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification is awarded upon passing the certification exam
- Certificate is immediately available online after the successful passing of the exam
- Certificate comes with a shareable QR code for instant verification of credentials
- Lessons range from 15 minutes to 1 hour, typically 20–30 minutes, ensuring that each topic is covered in suitable detail
- Course includes practice with scenarios that include dialogues
- Course includes 24/7 Live-chat Learner Support
- Course includes a learner manual, a copy of the standard, and samples of relevant forms and other documents
- Course comes with full-audio narration and Closed Captions for accessibility
- Courses are hosted on your browser so that no software has to be downloaded avoiding security risks.
- Course comes with quizzes, practice with scenarios, and open-book certification exam
- Course is hosted on your browser so that no software has to be downloaded avoiding security risks.
- Features cross-device compatibility (courses can be taken on any desktop, tablet, or mobile)
- Offers full-resume feature (end a session mid-lesson and continue exactly where you left off, even from a different device)
- Features real-time interactive content in a secure web-based environment
- Offers a clear learning path (once you’ve completed the internal auditor course, you have the option to progress to the lead auditor, up to the consultant and lead auditor course)
- Examination and certificate fee are already included in the course fee
- Payable via PayPal or Stripe using any credit or debit cards
- Option to pay in 4 monthly installments available
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- Complete check out proces
- Wait for Payment Confirmation email
- Check your email for the enrollment instructions
- Complete the sign up process
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About the Course Author
Dr John FitzGerald graduated with a 1st class honours degree in chemistry and a PhD in synthetic organic chemistry. He worked for 15 years in the manufacturing industry, then as a trainer and consultant in the UK and Ireland before founding deGRANDSON Global in 2009.
He serves as the company Director and course developer while occasionally working as a Lead Auditor on ISO 9001, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, ISO 45001, and ISO 55001 audits for an accredited certification body (CAB).
How is the ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Refresher course delivered?
The ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Refresher Course is delivered online from our Learning Management System (LMS) by Inquisiq.
All Lessons have full resume and scaling capabilities. This means, for example, you can:
- Start a Lesson at work on your Work Station running on Windows 11,
- Continue the Lesson on the train home on your iPad running on iOS 15,
- Complete the Lesson at home on your Notebook PC running on Windows 10.
What Pre-Qualifications are required for the ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Refresher course?
A minimum of a Secondary School Certificate (such as a GCSE (UK), Standard Grade (Scotland), High School Diploma, Baccalaureate or similar National Vocational Qualification) combined with 2 years’ work experience is recommended for this ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Course.
You do not have to provide us with any evidence of your qualifications and experience. However, if you do not meet these requirements, you can expect to struggle with this course.
Examination and Certification Process
- Finish the ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Refresher course
- Take the certification exam (the exam is free of charge)
- Pass the certification exam (you have two attempts to pass it)
- Retake the certification exam if necessary
- Receive your certificate in your email within 5 minutes after you’ve successfully completed the certification exam
About your ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Certification
After successfully passing the certification exam, you will receive your ISO Auditor certificate providing formal recognition of your achievement.
It comes with features designed to enhance its credibility and make it easier to verify and share your qualification with employers, clients, and your professional network.
These include:
- Your full name
- The type of certificate that was awarded to you
- The issuer of the certificate (deGRANDSON Global)
- Your credential ID number
- The credential signatory (Dr John FitzGerald, Founder and CEO, deGRANDSON Global)
- The date the credential was issued
- A QR code that links to a page where you can share your credential on your social media profiles
About deGRANDSON’s Certification
deGRANDSON’s ISO auditor, implementer, and consultant courses are certified to internationally recognized standards, including ISO 21001:2018 for educational organization management, ISO 29993:2017 for learning services outside formal education, and ISO 29994:2021 for distance learning requirements.
These certifications ensure that the courses are designed, delivered, and assessed according to globally accepted practices for both traditional and online learning environments.
The ISO 21001 certification is issued by Business Quality Assurance International (BQAI), which is accredited by the Irish National Accreditation Board (INAB), a member of international accreditation agreements that support global recognition.
Because of this learners benefit from enhanced credibility with employers and certification bodies, consistent and high-quality course delivery, and greater confidence in the effectiveness and reliability of online learning.
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